..I am SPECIAL! Second time in two days I've make myself look stupid. Ugh. I swear I'm not a ditz!

Ah *sigh*, nothing like listening to Christmas music at work. Unfortunately now I want it to snow, go caroling, and unwrap presents.

Someone slap me! It's only SEPTEMBER! Oh the influence co-workers have on my music choice!

I can't believe how fast time flies. This weekend fall arrived all wet and dreary, the trees are turning colour, the temperature has dropped and there's a fresh crispness to the air. Ah, autumn is here!

This weekend was a little crazy. Between regular errands, personal training session, Marmal-aid, church, having SAYWHAT lunch at my place and my parents stopping by - I've had little time to enjoy this time of year (or watch any more Lost episodes!)

Here I am starting another work week which is cut down to 4 days as I'm heading up north to fall retreat. Which I'm terribly excited about! I pray that things may go well during the weekend and that I may have an impact on people around me. Last time I was at MWSR was the fall of 2003 after working there that summer - I've changed so much since in many different ways. It's going to be a weekend of many things but most of all, memories of past times. I hope to come back refreshed and renewed.


Side note: I've achieved 35% of my fitness goal! 14 more weeks until I'm completely there!

The first ever video game console I played as a kid.















Bump 'n Jump - first video game I ever played.
















And they both still work!

Can anyone say WIRED?
Are people nuts today or what? First time I've entered the office and had to answer morning greetings with a yell.

Just awesome.

:D

(click on image for better view)











Invites for the Lost party my sisters and I are hosting in 2 weeks.

I've officially become a Flickr Pro!!

Now I got oodles of photos to sort (I can have more than 3 sets!). The $28/CDN will be totally worth it!

I've uploaded my recent weekend pics taken at the Maple Leaf's Blue and White Game. (Which was held at the Ricoh Coliseum in TO)

Click here.

Well my day is turning out just peachy!

My FREAKING goodness.

I'm right ticked right now for many reasons and all related to work.

Kinda feel'n like someone popped my balloon...deflated.

More pics of the Maple Leaf's Blue and White game coming soon!

R: "If anyone asks you about "Reclaiming Nick", say yes.
M: "Oh right! He's the hot cowboy!"

When I went to the beach as a kid, we dug holes and built sandcastles using just a pail and a shovel.

This is definitely taking it up a notch:









Life size version of what the next SmartCar is gonna look like. Crazy.

I have to admit, working out in the morning does have it's perks: more calories burnt, high attentiveness, energy, focus, improved verbal communication. Downside: early morning means early to bed at night, workout is harder, and hunger!

I so needed a booster juice with protein this morning but lo and behold, the store was closed!! (First time, ever!) To make up for the loss I've eaten a fruit-to-go, 2 apples and half a granola bar and I'm still hungry! Plus there is the temptation of the timbits on the kitchen table.

I'm craving a smoothie something fierce!

*UPDATE* The craving is still here. Booster Juice better be open after work otherwise I'm taking my business elsewhere.. *cough*starbucks*cough*

*UPDATE#2* Fixed craving. :D

Tonite I feel a change in myself but I cannot pin point it. It's like I finally realized something for the first time yet can't remember what it is.

All because I went to a Greekfest and watched a very real movie. My mind is provoted with such thoughts and introspect.

1. Immigrants such as Greeks know what community and family means and I realized that claiming that "if you ain't dutch, you ain't much" is quite incorrect. It made me remember how important my culture should be in my life - I want to know more about my dutch background. Maybe even pick up the language.

2. I really want to visit Greece someday

3. I like Gyros and Loukoumades.

I'm not getting sucked in. Self bashing is deadly and a deep dark hole, I will not enter with you. I'll let you fume on your own, mutter words deepening your wounds. Comfort will only come in actualization that tomorrow is another day and things will get better.

Take a moment. Breath deep. Close your eyes. Throw your fists into the air. Just let it go. Let your heart bleed out it's hurts.

Get away and let your mind wander. Talk to the emptiness but sit long and listen - in the stillness lies many answers and a peace - limitless.

Drink in the freshness of the air, let your eyes linger on what's in front of you. Take it all in...slowly but deliberately.

This is your life...but only for now.

the glorious new tv:


















Can you guess what show is on? Prize for the right guess!
(No roommates allowed to participate)

LOST Season 2 is now in my possession.

My social life is officially on temporary hold.

Please hold all my calls.

I finally made a decision.

I now own a new LCD television.

Specs and pic coming soon.

Crazy that purchasing something of this expense is so difficult - I can't imagine what it would be like when it comes to car shopping. :S

This is a shout out to my dear friend Bob!

One of those people you can just talk to about pretty much anything - even after a 9 month hiatus in contact. I forget how much I miss hanging out with him...high school seems like forever ago. Altho I really don't think I'd go back to the days of tp'n his Topaz, gravel running or locker sabatoge. :P

Oh the fun times we had.

Tomorrow we rearrange the office.
I'm sad.
I'm gonna miss the way it is now.
It just won't be the same.
:(

It just keeps getting better!

This evening I missed a bunch of calls on my cell (I should really put it on ring when I'm actually at home) and with it brought some fantastic stuff!

This week my friend Bob is picking me up after work so we can catch up over coffee or dinner (it's been 9 months since I've seen him). Should be a good time!

Then this evening I called my friend Steph back and found out she got engaged yesterday! AND she has asked me to be her maid of honour! I'm so excited for her and so happy that I'm gonna be a part of her big day! Although that day won't be here until September 22 of next year!

Congrats Steph and Jerry!


I love long weekends.

Friday was a fantastic day for me!
During work I received a ton of well wishes and my mom had a bouquet of flowers* and a giant chocolate bar delivered to me - talk about a surprise! After work Christina and I hit up future shop where she bought me a present - a webcam! Because of some fab sales I bought myself a uh, toy. I'm now a proud owner of an iPod nano*! Yup that's right, I've become like everyone else. Then we headed to the mall to go watch a movie and eat dinner (if you call popcorn a meal :P). We watched a great movie - Step Up, I really enjoyed it. I also got a coles gift certificate from my dad later that night to for $22 (how cheesy is he?!?)

This morning my sis and I headed out midmorning to the Farmer's Market. It was great! Got tons of fresh fruits and veggies (can't forget the smoked summer sausage). Ate some delicious food for lunch and came home to warm up with a mug of hot chocolate and watch tv.

For the first time in a couple years I really enjoyed my birthday regardless that it was pretty low key. It made my day just having people remember and spending time with my sister who has missed my bday for the past 5 years.


Tomorrow my parents are up to move my sister to the university here in the city and then coming to church with me. Should be an interesting day for my family especially since this is the last child to leave home. Now to see how soon the empty nest syndrome hits...

And who knows what is in store for Monday...

*Pic coming soon